Community College of Rhode Island Hiring for GWO Basic Safety (BST) Instructor at Warwick, RI Full Time

Position Title:

GWO Basic Safety (BST) Instructor

Department:

Workforce Partnerships

Position Category:

Temporary/Part-time

About CCRI:

The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.

Posting Details > Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply for this position:

· Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
disregard these sections within the online application.· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here.

Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 (TTY: 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.

Job Summary:

Please attach a resume and a cover letter to your application. In your cover letter, please discuss the topics you would like to teach from the list above, in addition to any additional topics/subjects that you feel may be relevant to current or future offerings.

The Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for instructors to teach non-credit, GWO Basic Safety Training courses part-time The instructor plans and implements approved class curriculum and educational programs for the Division of Workforce Partnerships.
The instructor communicates class content utilizing a variety of teaching methods so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational and employment objectives.
Trainings are scheduled in response to employer and industry partner demand and can include day, evening and/or weekend hours. The Division is looking to build a bank of instructors to meet the varied needs of the industry.

GWO BST training shall enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties.

Current training topics include, but are not limited to the following:
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• Fire Awareness
• Working at Heights
• Sea Survival Previous experience or training in these areas is highly desirable.

If you have interest in teaching and have experience in one ore more of these areas, please apply and note your qualifications and teaching interest areas in your cover letter.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage in high-quality instruction in a diverse, inclusive, corporate and/or industry-specific environment.
• Follow approved lesson plans and provide supplemental material to achieve course objectives and address student needs.
• Integrate active learning strategies to enhance instruction.
• Use technology to enhance instruction, communicate effectively with students and colleagues and complete program record keeping and reporting requirements.
• Work creatively in all classes taught to discourage student withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention.
• Understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and adhere to CCRI’s policies and procedures for responding to student requests for accommodations.
• Keep detailed and organized records of students’ attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation.
• Attend in-service training, program meetings and other program-related events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant teaching and/or training experience, 100 hours (minimum).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching/training.
• Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management.
• Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, primarily), email, the internet for instruction and program purposes.
• Creativity and flexibility in the classroom is expected.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Work collaboratively with students and colleagues.

Competencies:

• Previous experience or training in the applicable areas is desirable.
• Experience teaching in adult education settings.
• Relevant instructional certifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning theory, life skills and college and career readiness curricula for adult populations.

Reports To:

Executive Director of Workforce Operations

Campus Location:

All Campuses

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information:

Varies (up to 19 hours per week)

Work Schedule:

Other

Salary/Hourly Rate:

TBD

Desired Start Date:

ASAP

Number of Vacancies:

1

Application Open Date:

05/24/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

EEO Statement:

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CCRI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital, citizenship status and veteran status in all employment matters. CCRI espouses that all employees and applicants have a right to equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Reports can be made available upon request.